2026-2027 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER 7-8 - CORTNEY JHS

Location: Francis H. Cortney Junior High School, Las Vegas

About the role

Secondary Social Studies Teacher responsible for delivering engaging and standards-aligned instruction in history, government, economics, and related social-science disciplines to middle-school students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver daily lessons that meet Nevada Academic Content Standards for Social Studies.
• Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments; use data to inform instruction.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, department chairs, and school leadership to improve curriculum and instruction.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
• Participate in professional-development activities, faculty meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
• Supervise students during assigned duty periods (e.g., lunch, hall, bus).

Requirements

• Valid Nevada teaching license with a Social Studies (6–12) endorsement or ability to obtain one before the start of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of middle-school pedagogy and adolescent development.
• Experience with classroom-management strategies and differentiated instruction.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction (e.g., interactive whiteboards, Google Classroom, student-information systems).